30+ Celebrated Women Retired With A Fortune In The Bank

Published on 11/10/2023
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Jane Fonda

Net Worth: $200 million*
Year of Retirement:1991
Where Are They Now: Returned to acting

Jane Fonda was a defining voice of an age, a powerful activist as well as a movie star. In addition to her various acting jobs, Fonda has campaigned against the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, and oil pipelines since 1960. After marrying wealthy Ted Turner, she announced her retirement from performing in 1991. Fonda steadily made a comeback with the smash movie Monster In Law, in which she co-starred with Jennifer Lopez. Fonda continues to act in films and television, despite not taking on as many roles as she used to, and she wants to take on more projects in the future. She will play “The Dragon” in Luck, an animated children’s film slated for release in 2022.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

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Jennette McCurdy

Net Worth: $5 million*
Year of Retirement: 2017
Where Are They Now: Directing, writing and producing

Jennette McCurdy’s retirement from the big screen came as a surprise to many because she was one of the youngest actors to do so. McCurdy, who is only 25 years old, revealed that she was embarrassed by the majority of her acting record, which primarily comprised of jobs from her time on the Disney Channel. She is best recognized for her role as Sam Puckett in the sitcom iCarly. McCurdy, on the other hand, has no intention of leaving the industry permanently. She has indicated a desire in transitioning from acting to directing and producing, and she has already written and directed three short films.

Jennette McCurdy

Jennette McCurdy

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